Opportunity Information: Apply for W81EWF 20 SOI 0006
This funding opportunity, titled "Development of cold-hardy Cyrtobagous salvinia Calder and Sands for control of giant salvinia (Salvinia molesta) in the US," is a discretionary research and development grant offered by the U.S. Department of Defense through the Department of the Army, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The program is set up as a cooperative agreement, which generally means the agency expects to have substantial involvement during the project rather than simply providing funds and waiting for a final report. The opportunity falls under the Science and Technology / Research and Development activity category and is listed under CFDA number 12.630, aligning it with defense-related research programs that also support environmental and operational priorities on military-managed waters and infrastructure.
The core purpose of the solicitation is to support work that improves biological control of giant salvinia (Salvinia molesta), a highly invasive floating aquatic fern that can form dense surface mats, disrupt waterways, degrade habitat, and interfere with water use and management. The biological control agent highlighted in the title is Cyrtobagous salviniae (Calder and Sands), a weevil widely recognized as one of the most effective biocontrol organisms for giant salvinia in warm climates. The focus here is on developing or identifying "cold-hardy" strains or populations of this weevil that can survive and remain effective in cooler U.S. regions or during colder seasons, addressing a common limitation of biocontrol programs where winter temperatures can reduce weevil survival and allow the plant to rebound.
Funding is relatively targeted and modest, indicating a pilot, proof-of-concept, or focused applied research project rather than a large multi-year program. The award ceiling is $90,000, with an expectation of one award. With only a single anticipated award, the solicitation is likely looking for a team that already has relevant expertise and capacity, such as experience rearing and evaluating C. salviniae, conducting cold-tolerance testing, running controlled experiments, and translating results into practical management guidance. The eligibility field is listed as "Others," with additional eligibility details referenced in the full announcement; in many Corps of Engineers research solicitations, this can include universities, nonprofit research institutions, private entities with appropriate expertise, or other qualified organizations depending on the specific wording in the full notice.
Key administrative details define the timeline and nature of competition. The opportunity number is W81EWF 20 SOI 0006, the notice was created on November 13, 2019, and the original closing date was December 12, 2019, indicating a relatively short application window typical of some applied R&D solicitations. Because it is a cooperative agreement, prospective applicants would usually be expected to propose clear technical objectives, measurable milestones, deliverables, and coordination plans with the agency, such as periodic technical meetings, progress reporting, and data sharing that helps the Corps apply findings to real-world giant salvinia management.
In practical terms, a project supported under this opportunity would be expected to advance the state of the art on making C. salviniae more reliable under colder conditions. That could include activities such as screening existing weevil populations for cold tolerance, selective breeding or colony development aimed at improved overwintering, laboratory and mesocosm trials that quantify survival and performance at lower temperatures, and field validation in sites where cold snaps or winter conditions historically limit control success. The larger management outcome implied by the announcement is improved, more geographically robust biological control of giant salvinia across the United States, reducing reliance on repeated mechanical removal or herbicide treatments and supporting long-term suppression of this invasive species in waterways of concern to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and its partners.Apply for W81EWF 20 SOI 0006
- The Department of Defense, Dept. of the Army -- Corps of Engineers in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Development of cold-hardy Cyrtobagous salvinia Calder and Sands for control of giant salvinia (Salvinia molesta) in the US" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 12.630.
- This funding opportunity was created on Nov 13, 2019.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 12, 2019. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $90,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Development of cold-hardy Cyrtobagous salvinia Calder and Sands for control of giant salvinia (Salvinia molesta) in the US."
Who is offering this grant?
This is a discretionary research and development grant offered by the U.S. Department of Defense through the Department of the Army, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
What type of award is being used (grant, contract, cooperative agreement)?
The program is set up as a cooperative agreement. This generally indicates the agency expects substantial involvement during the project (for example, coordination, technical input, and ongoing engagement), rather than simply providing funding and only reviewing a final report.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The purpose is to improve biological control of giant salvinia (Salvinia molesta) in the United States by developing or identifying cold-hardy strains or populations of the biocontrol weevil Cyrtobagous salviniae (Calder and Sands) that can survive and remain effective under cooler conditions.
What problem is this opportunity trying to solve?
Giant salvinia is a highly invasive floating aquatic fern that can form dense surface mats, disrupt waterways, degrade habitat, and interfere with water use and management. A key limitation in existing biocontrol efforts is that colder temperatures can reduce weevil survival, allowing the plant to rebound. This opportunity targets that cold-weather limitation.
What organism is being studied as the biological control agent?
The biocontrol agent highlighted is Cyrtobagous salviniae (Calder and Sands), a weevil widely recognized as one of the most effective biological control organisms for giant salvinia in warm climates.
What does "cold-hardy" mean in the context of this solicitation?
In this context, "cold-hardy" refers to weevil strains or populations that can better survive lower temperatures and remain effective during colder seasons or in cooler U.S. regions, where typical populations may experience winter mortality and reduced control success.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The opportunity falls under the Science and Technology / Research and Development activity category.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 12.630, aligning the opportunity with defense-related research programs that also support environmental and operational priorities on military-managed waters and infrastructure.
What is the maximum funding amount available?
The award ceiling is $90,000.
How many awards are expected?
The solicitation indicates an expectation of one award.
What does the size and structure of the funding suggest about the project scope?
The targeted and modest funding level suggests a pilot, proof-of-concept, or focused applied research project rather than a large multi-year program.
What kinds of applicants may be a good fit for this opportunity?
Because only one award is anticipated, the solicitation likely favors applicants who already have relevant expertise and capacity, such as experience rearing and evaluating C. salviniae, conducting cold-tolerance testing, running controlled experiments, and translating results into practical management guidance.
Who is eligible to apply?
The eligibility field is listed as "Others," with additional eligibility details referenced in the full announcement. The summary notes that, in many Corps of Engineers research solicitations, this category can include universities, nonprofit research institutions, private entities with appropriate expertise, or other qualified organizations depending on the exact wording in the full notice.
What is the opportunity number?
The opportunity number is W81EWF 20 SOI 0006.
When was the notice created?
The notice was created on November 13, 2019.
What was the original closing date?
The original closing date was December 12, 2019.
How long was the application window based on the dates provided?
Based on the notice creation date (November 13, 2019) and the original closing date (December 12, 2019), the application window was relatively short, which is typical of some applied R&D solicitations.
What level of involvement should applicants expect from the agency under a cooperative agreement?
Because the award mechanism is a cooperative agreement, applicants should expect substantial involvement by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers during the project. The opportunity description suggests coordination through periodic technical meetings, progress reporting, and data sharing so the Corps can apply findings to real-world management of giant salvinia.
What kinds of project activities are implied as responsive to the solicitation?
The description suggests activities such as screening existing weevil populations for cold tolerance, selective breeding or colony development aimed at improved overwintering, laboratory and mesocosm trials to quantify survival and performance at lower temperatures, and field validation in sites where cold snaps or winter conditions historically limit control success.
What kinds of outputs or results is the agency likely looking for?
While specific deliverables are not listed in the provided summary, the cooperative agreement format and the described intent imply that applicants should propose clear technical objectives, measurable milestones, and practical deliverables (for example, documented findings on cold tolerance and performance, and guidance that supports operational management decisions).
What is the expected real-world outcome if the project is successful?
The implied management outcome is improved, more geographically robust biological control of giant salvinia across the United States. This could reduce reliance on repeated mechanical removal or herbicide treatments and support long-term suppression of this invasive species in waterways relevant to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and its partners.
Why is this opportunity relevant to defense or military-managed resources?
The opportunity is offered under a Department of Defense program and is associated with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The summary links it to environmental and operational priorities on military-managed waters and infrastructure, where invasive aquatic plants can affect waterway function and management.
Is this opportunity focused on warm climates or colder regions?
Although C. salviniae is recognized as highly effective in warm climates, this solicitation specifically focuses on improving performance in cooler U.S. regions or during colder seasons by developing or identifying cold-hardy weevil strains or populations.
Does the opportunity indicate whether it is basic research or applied research?
The description frames it as applied research and development aimed at practical improvements to biocontrol reliability and implementation, rather than purely basic research.
What invasive species is targeted by this program?
The targeted invasive species is giant salvinia (Salvinia molesta).
What types of impacts can giant salvinia cause?
The summary notes that giant salvinia can form dense surface mats, disrupt waterways, degrade habitat, and interfere with water use and management.
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